St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-01-29

that he did full Justice to the food Sc
before him, would but feebly expires
the real facts. Through with his rcpas
ut length. the fellow moved his chai
back from the table and proceeded (,
pick his teeth as coolly as though him
self proprietor of all about him.
Happen TO know Of any work for ,
fcllOw?' nOnchalantlI
The rolling pin. which had agair
ocen plying vigorously. ceased to play
Sallie well knew that her father was il
utmost need of hand to shuck corn,
but to have one 80 ragged and dirty
about the house and sleeping in bel
clean beds. was not a very agreeable
anticipation, to say the least. But
benevolence triumphed over selfish.
ness; it might be Kindness to give the
fellow . chance.
J why yes, father. l believe, wants a
hand now to shuck corn," she
answered.
"Pshaw! how indiscreet in me to
ask; might have expected rs much.'
exclaimed the tramp in we'll feigned
disgust. If there's one thing more
than another that my proud spirit
chaffs under. it's work. l think I'd
better be going. When will your
father be liable to return:"
Another poser for Miss Blackcyes.
She had triumphed over her first re-
pugnance; to have to enjoy the fellows s
company the rest of the afternoon, As
would most likely be the case, while
awaiting her fathers return was a
more serious thing; over al! repugnance
to his person and habits. maitenly
modesty rose uppermost against il.
Don't lie, now" cautioned the fcl-
low. seeing her hesitate. Don't saw
that ne was coming right back and
!isole to be here at any moment. just
to frighten me away."
''No. really. 1 don't expect him back
much before night" she honestly ad-
mitted.
''Good gir,!" commented the fellow.
always tel the truth. if it does pinch
In this case you'll have to enjoy my
company until evening""
perhaps you'd better 20 ont in tho
field and see him." she suggested,
''might possibly hire some one else"
Couldn't entertain the proposition
= moment; too conscientious altogether.
Place must seek the man. not man the
place. as our civil reformers express il.
Besides don't love work we'll enough to
leave good company and . good fire
tor the snow and winds without, to
find it."
The fellows ''brass" was certainly
never equsled. The only way to get
rid of him was to order him outright to
leave. and this with his 'cheek, iudy-
ing BY past experience. would likely |
prove only good breath wasted. Vexed |
and annoyed, despite . relish of the |
fellows wit, Sallie was endeavoring to /
see way out of her dilemma, when
here came . step on the walk aud \
knock ut the door now
partly closed. At her bidding flashily
iressed fellow. all hair oil and cologne
md evidently of the genus country
lude. entered the room.
'Good morning to you. Miss Sallie,"
n An affected drawl, and with his most
bow and most captivating
mile. I'm delighted to meet you, I'm
ure and -"
His eyes here fell upon our friend,
he tramp. seated tipped back. cross
egged. picking his teeth and evidently
him with nonchalant interest.
''An' what's this terrifying fellah
Ding heah. Miss Sallie?" with I feeble
tempt at ferocity.
''Inquiring into the probable merits
I the Darwinian theory and peculiari-
les Of the species asinine Just now"
he tramp answered for her. eying the
ude critically. |.
shall I-aw-put him out for Won,
liss Sallie?" evidently nettled BY the
amps evident irony, and anxious to
how his valor and prowess. y
The tramp darted . searching glance
ito the girls face. Flushed and con-
'sed. it was evident At glance that
le fellow was forcing his attentions,
nd that his company was little more :
il indeed at all. than his own.
''She does. If you are man enough to 9
, it?" he answered for her. u
OF course this was . summons 70
ms, for whatever may have been our
lde's preference, he had either to back
uare down before his girl" or at
mpt to put his words into execution.
Don't bs alarmed, Miss Sallie," he :,
i'd assuringly, ''Tll not hurt the fellah
all. Now get out Of heah. you inn :,
ldent fellah," drawing his cane and /"
the tramp in . threatening I,
Before the blow could descend, tho
ck was wrenched from his grasp,
d in 'jiffy' he found himself prone
'on his back on the floor, with the
imp holding him down. =,
Don't be alarmed. Miss Sallie, I'll =
{ hurt the fellah." mimicked the !.
imp '.More food for the dailies! 10
lother terrible outrage BY tramps. Sc
70 enters the residence of farmer in h,
J absence. terrifies his daughter into d.
ding him, 0verpowers . gallant n.
ung man who attempts to protect m
+, gathers him BY the slack of the n
nts and rudely heaves him out head ~
emost into . snow drift" suiting =.
} action to the word. and landing the NJ
de far out into deep snow-drift. 4:
Sallie could not help laughing at the tn
lows discontinue. As the tramp So
surmised. she had repeatedly init fu
ed" the conceited fellow. who would he
i persist in his attentions-(as gath fid
ng himself out of the drift, wet, mad
humiliated. with dire threats, he
uck . bee line for the field,
ere the farmer was at work.
ling himself .'solid'' with the t;o
| at least. the tramp instead Of "A
Y taking to his heels Is
custom. cooly seated himself be- s,0 ~
Q the FIRE to await developments. he
I had he long to wait; as luck would fol
70 it. the dude met the old farmer lau
ming in with . load. and the tramp thi
scarcely returned to his seat before at,